| Issue ID | 618036 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10181497 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | COMMANDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/08/06 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased 2006 jeep commander dec '06. Had continuous issues w/the performance -service dept can't fix the problem. Approx three months after purchase, i was pulling off from a parking space -car cut off completely. I assumed that i hit the gear or didn't have completely engaged. B/c a new car, i thought it was strange but not a real issue. In aug '06, taking my car in for routine service, backing up in the dealership lot & the car cut off completely. Added the request to have the issue checked. I explained this wasn't the 1st time the car cut off and there must be a problem. Was told that nothing found. In sept '06, i was driving to work in stop & go traffic - my car cut off completely. I was able to apply the hazard lights to warn other drivers. I was able to start the car and took it into the dealership for service. I explained that this was the 3rd time that the car completely shut off, and something needed to be done. I was told that they could not replicate the situation and was asked to pick up my car. I told the service advisor that i was not picking up my car until something was done. My car cuts off while driving! That is not safe. I can't wait until i am in a tragic accident to say see, it happened again. The service department reported that they contacted the star hotline and replaced the pcm and installed a control program. I have continued to experience stalling and hesitation while driving but the car has not completely shut off. I have no confidence in accelerating to merge into traffic, nor pass other vehicles. I feel totally vulnerable that the commander will shut off while driving. During my last scheduled maintenance 1/31/07, i informed the service advisor that i am still experiencing hesitation/stalling. They did not find anything. I have been advised to set up a time to leave my vehicle for overnight road test. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FREDERICK, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1J8HG58N16CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 30/12/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 25 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LAKEFOREST CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 3016704850 |
| Dealer's city | GAITHERSBURG |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 20879 |